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To keep your computer safe, we recommend you upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7 and install the latest Firefox if possible. This article covers your upgrade options.
To keep your computer safe, we recommend you upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7 and install the latest Firefox if possible. This article covers your upgrade options.
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Firefox 3.6.28 is the last version of Firefox that works with Mac OS X 10.4 or PowerPC processors. To keep your computer and personal information safe, we recommend that you upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7 and install the latest Firefox if possible. This article covers your upgrade options.
{for win,linux}
{note}'''Note:''' This article only applies to Mac OS X.{/note}
{/for}
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=Intel Processors=
If you have an Intel processor and Mac OS X 10.4, your best option (secure and easy) is to upgrade Mac OS X. There is some cost involved with that so we've included some other options:
==Option 1: Upgrade Mac OS X==
You should upgrade to the latest Mac OS X (10.6 or 10.7). This is the most secure option and will allow you to run the latest and greatest Firefox.
#[http://www.apple.com/macosx/ Learn more at Apple's website].
#[[Updating Firefox|Update Firefox]].
{note}'''Note:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_Snow_Leopard#System_requirements Some Intel based Macs] can only update to [http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A Mac OS X 10.6].{/note}
==Option 2: Switch to the Camino web browser==
If you can't upgrade Mac OS X, you can switch to the latest version of Camino.
*[http://caminobrowser.org/ Learn more at Camino's website]
{warning}'''Warning:''' Continuing to use Mac OS X 10.4 is no longer supported by Apple and poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
=PowerPC Processors=
If you have a PowerPC processor you won't be able to upgrade MacOS X. For most people the best option will be to switch to a newer computer. There is some cost involved with that so we've included some other options:
==Option 1: Switch to a Mac with an Intel processor==
Although getting a newer computer can involve significant cost, a newer Mac will provide a much better experience and allow you to keep Firefox and Mac OS X updated and secure.
==Option 2: Switch to a compatible web browser==
If you can't replace your computer, you can switch to the latest version of the Camino or TenFourFox web browser.
*[http://caminobrowser.org/ Learn more at Camino's website]
*[http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ Learn more at TenFourFox's website]
{warning}'''Warning:''' Continuing to use Mac OS X 10.4 is no longer supported by Apple and poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
Firefox 3.6.28 is the last version of Firefox that works with Mac OS X 10.4 or PowerPC processors. To keep your computer and personal information safe, we recommend that you upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7 and install the latest Firefox if possible. This article covers your upgrade options.
{for win,linux}
{note}'''Note:''' This article only applies to Mac OS X.{/note}
{/for}
__TOC__
=Intel Processors=
If you have an Intel processor and Mac OS X 10.4, your best option (secure and easy) is to upgrade Mac OS X. There is some cost involved with that so we've included some other options:
==Option 1: Upgrade Mac OS X==
You should upgrade to the latest Mac OS X (10.6 or 10.7). This is the most secure option and will allow you to run the latest and greatest Firefox.
#[http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A Mac OS X 10.6 is available for purchase from Apple and is a prerequisite for upgrading to Mac OS X 10.7].
#[[Updating Firefox|Update Firefox]].
{note}'''Note:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_Snow_Leopard#System_requirements Some Intel based Macs] can only update to [http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A Mac OS X 10.6].{/note}
==Option 2: Switch to the Camino web browser==
If you can't upgrade Mac OS X, you can switch to the latest version of Camino.
*[http://caminobrowser.org/ Learn more at Camino's website]
{warning}'''Warning:''' Continuing to use Mac OS X 10.4 is no longer supported by Apple and poses a significant security risk.{/warning}
=PowerPC Processors=
If you have a PowerPC processor you won't be able to upgrade MacOS X. For most people the best option will be to switch to a newer computer. There is some cost involved with that so we've included some other options:
==Option 1: Switch to a Mac with an Intel processor==
Although getting a newer computer can involve significant cost, a newer Mac will provide a much better experience and allow you to keep Firefox and Mac OS X updated and secure.
==Option 2: Switch to a compatible web browser==
If you can't replace your computer, you can switch to the latest version of the Camino or TenFourFox web browser.
*[http://caminobrowser.org/ Learn more at Camino's website]
*[http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ Learn more at TenFourFox's website]
{warning}'''Warning:''' Continuing to use Mac OS X 10.4 is no longer supported by Apple and poses a significant security risk.{/warning}